US4084194A
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Game cabinet
Assignee: Midway Games West Inc
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Filing: 1977-02-14
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Granted: 1978-04-11
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Expires: 1997-02-14
Abstract
Abstract A video game cabinet housing two independently operable video games. The television monitor used in one video game is mounted in the lower portion of the cabinet and its presentation is reflected out of the cabinet at eye level by a mirror. The television monitor used in the other video game is mounted in the upper portion of the cabinet opposite the mirror. The second monitor projects its presentation directly out of the cabinet at eye level.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger D. Hector
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:53
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F13/00; A63F13/90; A63F13/70; A63F13/79; A63F13/792; A63F2300/00; A63F2300/50; A63F2300/55; A63F2300/5513
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A video game cabinet, comprising: (a) an upright structural frame having at least two vertical walls; (b) two windows mounted at eye level elevation in separate vertical walls of the cabinet; (c) a first television monitor mounted on the lower portion of the frame and aligned for projecting the presentation therefrom in a generally upward direction; (d) a mirror mounted on the frame above the first monitor and positioned for reflecting the presentation therefrom through one of the windows and out of the cabinet; and (e) a second independent television monitor mounted on the frame above the first monitor and aligned for projecting the presentation therefrom out through the other window in the cabinet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A video game cabinet, comprising: (a) an upright structural frame having at least two vertical walls; (b) two windows mounted at eye level elevation in separate vertical walls of the cabinet; (c) a first television monitor mounted on the lower portion of the frame and aligned for projecting the presentation therefrom in a generally upward direction; (d) a mirror mounted on the frame above the first monitor and positioned for reflecting the presentation therefrom through one of the windows and out of the cabinet; and (e) a second independent television monitor mounted on the frame above the first monitor and aligned for projecting the presentation therefrom out through the other window in the cabinet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the windows are mounted on opposite walls and both presentations are projected out of the cabinet along the same horizontal axis and in opposite directions so that the presentations can be viewed at opposite sides of the cabinet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
147 words
A game cabinet for housing two independently operable video games, comprising: (a) an upright structural frame; (b) a first video game including a first television monitor, coin receiving means, operator controls, and associated electronic circuits; (c) means for mounting the first monitor on the lower portion of the frame so that the presentation therefrom is projected in a generally upward direction along a vertical axis; (d) a mirror mounted on the frame along the vertical axis and directly above the first monitor; said mirror being positioned for reflecting the presentation therefrom out of the cabinet at eye level; (e) a second video game including a second television monitor, second coin receving means, operator controls and associated electronic circuits; and (f) means for mounting the second monitor on the frame along the vertical axis such that the presentation therefrom is projected out of the cabinet at eye level.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
147 words
A game cabinet for housing two independently operable video games, comprising: (a) an upright structural frame; (b) a first video game including a first television monitor, coin receiving means, operator controls, and associated electronic circuits; (c) means for mounting the first monitor on the lower portion of the frame so that the presentation therefrom is projected in a generally upward direction along a vertical axis; (d) a mirror mounted on the frame along the vertical axis and directly above the first monitor; said mirror being positioned for reflecting the presentation therefrom out of the cabinet at eye level; (e) a second video game including a second television monitor, second coin receving means, operator controls and associated electronic circuits; and (f) means for mounting the second monitor on the frame along the vertical axis such that the presentation therefrom is projected out of the cabinet at eye level.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein the second television monitor includes a CRT with a neck at one end that is proximate to the mirror and both presentations from the monitors are projected out of the cabinet in generally horizontal and opposite directions and at eye level.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-04-10 | 1981-10-10 | 1982-04-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-04-10 | 1985-10-10 | 1986-04-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-04-10 | 1989-10-10 | 1990-04-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |